Programs

Leap

Leap - Management Skills Development

Professional development

Further your career development and become well-trained to lead a sustainable and successful organization.

Network with peers

Learn in a small group environment with other up-and-coming leaders in the nonprofit sector.

Enhance management skills

Leap is a management skills development program that provides practical information, principles, best practices and tips in a variety of management areas.

Leap to Organizational Success!

Through a wide range of topics, Leap builds well-rounded nonprofit Managers with a diverse set of management skills and abilities. Leap consists of nine modules (sessions), click on the "Leap Sessions" Tab for more details on each module.

What are the benefits of Leap?

For learners:

Presents practical information, principles, best practices, and tips in a variety of management areas, and provides the tools to implement these principles into their leadership and daily management style.

Gives the opportunity to increase their leadership and management skills in a variety of areas (i.e. communication, government relations, human resources, etc.).

Provides valuable resource material and handbooks to take with them and reference throughout their career.

Networking opportunities – Networking that comes from working and learning with the same group of learners at each Leap session. Who better to learn from than those going through the same experiences? Past graduates have stated their appreciation for peer-based learning, saying that it was advantageous to be in a group for networking purposes, to listen and ask questions of others in the group, and to hear ideas on how to handle situations in the workplace that others have been through.

Encourages continuous learning and further career development.

Opens doors for career advancement within the organization.

For the organization:

Results in a well-trained Manager, leading to a successful organization and increasing organizational capacity and sustainability.

Provides an immediate return on investment as Managers implement the skills and principles learned in all sessions.

Increases the likelihood of achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence within the organization and the supports provided to clients.

Promotes further organizational awareness and knowledge of current management principles and best practices.

Can be considered an integral part of an organization’s internal succession and leadership development plan.

Translates to a healthy organization and successful client and service outcomes.

Learners also receive:

Certificate of Completion – Upon completion of all Leap sessions, in their entirety, Leap Graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion and be recognized for their commitment to leadership.

Leap Sessions

All Leap sessions are instructed by knowledgeable Facilitators and will include valuable resource material, interactive discussions, and learning exercises aimed at increasing competencies in essential skills of nonprofit management.

Leap Facilitators

If you are interested in learning more about our Leap Facilitators, click here.

Pricing for the 2017-2018 Leap year is as follows:

Full Leap program:

SARC Member Agency $2,700
Other Organization $2,940 + GST

Individual sessions:

SARC Member Agency $325
Other Organization $355 + GST

Costs also include the Learner Handbook provided at each session, as well as lunch and refreshments.

*Please note, registering for individual sessions is dependent on available space*

Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant

Application intake is open for 2018 training

The Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant is now accepting applications from eligible employers, for training with start dates between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 — pending available funding during this timeframe.

Applications will be accepted, assessed and approved based on available funding.